Effectiveness of five-loop coils to occlude patent ductus arteriosus.

Department of Pediatrics, St. Louis University School of Medicine/Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, Missouri 63104, USA.

Abstract

Coil occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus with 5-loop coils was undertaken in 10 patients without coil embolizations, and with 90% immediate occlusion and 100% occlusion at follow-up. We conclude that 5-loop coil occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus is safe and effective.